How did the soldiers of the French Expeditionary Force in Mexico experience the Battle of May 5, 1862, near Puebla? What is the perspective of the defeated? The main part of the battle, which erupted before noon, lasted approximately four hours. During that time, around 254 men died: 83 Mexicans and 171 French. An average […]
The owner of Xcaret believes that all tourism is being harmed by his litigation.
Grupo Xcaret is requesting clear regulations regarding the use of Mayan cultural heritage, so that it can comply with requirements based on a set of rules “and not on the opinion of one or two people,” stated Carlos Constandse Madrazo, vice president and shareholder of the company, during a press conference held by Coparmex Quintana […]
Restaurant Bar Chava, 35 years of tradition and a unique recipe for lamb mixiotes
Thirty-five years ago, José Salvador Mariano González founded the Chava restaurant and bar, fulfilling a personal dream. The business began in a small space he adapted in his mother’s house, where he only sold lamb mixiotes made with a traditional family recipe. Located in the Guadalupe Caleras neighborhood, in an area known as La María, […]
Citizens are urged to report excessive charges on the Tulum-Playa del Carmen route
In response to complaints from citizens regarding excessive fares for van service on the Tulum-Playa del Carmen route, both the Quintana Roo Mobility Institute and the unions urged people to file formal reports so these cases can be investigated. Moisés Paul Quijano, general secretary of Untrac Section II, corresponding to Tulum, urged users to file […]
Puebla wins award as best gastronomic destination and destination to celebrate a wedding
Puebla was recognized as the best state to enjoy its regional and contemporary cuisine at the 2026 Best of Mexico Awards, organized by México Desconocido magazine during the Tianguis Turístico (Tourism Fair) held in Acapulco. Of the six categories in which it was nominated, the state took home two awards. The second award went to […]
Sargazo sin freno: impacto ambiental y económico sacude Quintana Roo
This year, 40 million metric tons of sargassum biomass are expected in the Atlantic Ocean, and its collection is projected to increase in Quintana Roo, where it reached approximately 96,000 tons last year, according to Jorge Prado Molina, coordinator of the National Laboratory for Earth Observation (LANOT), based at the Institute of Geography of the […]
Humanitarian euthanasia proposed for terminally ill patients in Puebla
Lawmakers from the Morena, Green Party, and Citizens’ Movement parties proposed humane euthanasia to prevent the suffering of people with terminal illnesses, whose lives are artificially prolonged, thus increasing their pain. During the session of the Permanent Commission, Roberto Zataráin Leal presented the initiative, which proposes reforming, adding to, and repealing various provisions of the […]
Puerto Escondido stands out in the Tripadvisor world ranking
Puerto Escondido is one of the most sought-after destinations for those who want to connect with nature, enjoy the tranquility of its sunsets, or experience the thrill of surfing. This positioning has been recognized by TripAdvisor’s Travelers’ Choice Awards Best of the Best 2026, ranking it fifth among trending destinations worldwide. During the Tianguis Turístico […]
Puebla and Zacatlán were awarded prizes in “The Best of Mexico” 2026
The state of Puebla and the municipality of Zacatlán were honored at the 2026 “Best of Mexico” awards, while Cuetzalan was a finalist in one of the categories. This recognition came from México Desconocido, an Arts and Culture magazine, which held a gala to celebrate the 13 best of national tourism. Puebla won in the […]